What is the cheapest way from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm?

SL bus 583 to Märsta station plus the pendeltåg commuter train, both on one 43 SEK SL single ticket, taking about 60 minutes total to Stockholm Centralstation.

Where do I catch bus 583 at Arlanda?

Bus stop 6 outside arrivals in the terminal building, signed 'Bussar / Buses'; it departs roughly every 10–15 minutes toward Märsta station.

Do I need a special Arlanda ticket?

No — a normal 43 SEK SL single ticket covers the whole bus-plus-train trip via Märsta. Only boarding the pendeltåg directly at Arlanda's own station requires an extra 157 SEK 'Arlandapassage' gate fee.

How long does it take?

About 60 minutes door-to-door: roughly 15 minutes on bus 583 to Märsta, a short transfer, then about 20–25 minutes on the pendeltåg into Stockholm Centralstation.

Is the Arlanda Express worth it?

Only if you want the fastest 18-minute nonstop ride to Stockholm Centralstation; at 340 SEK it costs about 8 times more than the SL bus-plus-pendeltåg combo.

What is the best way from ARN to downtown Stockholm?

For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: SL bus 583 to Märsta plus the pendeltåg into the city centre — one 43 SEK SL ticket, about 60 minutes to Stockholm Centralstation.

How do you get from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to downtown Stockholm — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) into central Stockholm is SL public transport: bus 583 to Märsta station, then the pendeltåg commuter train into Stockholm Centralstation, all on one 43 SEK SL ticket, taking about 60 minutes total. Buy the ticket in the SL app before boarding — boarding the pendeltåg directly at Arlanda's own station instead adds a separate 157 SEK 'Arlandapassage' gate fee. Skip the fast but pricey 340 SEK Arlanda Express (18 minutes), and skip an unmetered taxi too, since even a fixed-price cab runs SEK 500–800.

How to find it

AIRPORTStockholm Arlanda Airport
01At Arlanda, follow the 'Bussar / Buses' signs from arrivals to bus stop 6 outside the terminal building; SL bus 583 to Märsta station leaves from there roughly every 10–15 minutes.
02Buy an SL single ticket (43 SEK) in the SL Journey Planner app before boarding — the bus doesn't accept cash, and this one ticket covers the whole trip into the city.
03Ride bus 583 about 15 minutes to Märsta station; get off at the bus terminal right next to the railway station.
04At Märsta, walk onto the pendeltåg platform and board any southbound commuter train (line 41 or 43) toward Stockholm City — no new ticket needed.
05Ride about 20–25 minutes to Stockholm Centralstation (T-Centralen), where the pendeltåg connects directly to the Tunnelbana metro and city buses.
CITY CENTREStockholm

Ticket

SL single ticket (Enkelbiljett), valid for bus 583 + pendeltåg

Where to buy: In the SL Journey Planner app before boarding (cheapest and the only way to pay on the bus), or at SL ticket machines and Pressbyrån kiosks in the terminal and at Märsta station.

How to pay: The app takes card or Swish and issues a digital ticket; machines and kiosks take card (some take cash). No stamping needed — just show the app or scan at the pendeltåg gate.

Local's trick: Boarding the pendeltåg straight from Arlanda's own station looks tempting, but it adds a separate 157 SEK 'Arlandapassage' gate fee on top of your ticket; take bus 583 to Märsta first and you skip that fee entirely, since Märsta is a normal SL station with no airport surcharge.

Trap to avoid: Don't default to the 340 SEK Arlanda Express or an unmetered taxi — a fixed-price airport taxi already runs SEK 500–800, and a rogue cab without a pre-agreed fare can charge far more.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
CombinationCheapest route	SEK 43.00	1 h	SL single ticket (Enkelbiljett), valid for bus 583 + pendeltåg
Train	SEK 340.00	18 min	Arlanda Express one-way ticket

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm?: SL bus 583 to Märsta station plus the pendeltåg commuter train, both on one 43 SEK SL single ticket, taking about 60 minutes total to Stockholm Centralstation.
Where do I catch bus 583 at Arlanda?: Bus stop 6 outside arrivals in the terminal building, signed 'Bussar / Buses'; it departs roughly every 10–15 minutes toward Märsta station.
Do I need a special Arlanda ticket?: No — a normal 43 SEK SL single ticket covers the whole bus-plus-train trip via Märsta. Only boarding the pendeltåg directly at Arlanda's own station requires an extra 157 SEK 'Arlandapassage' gate fee.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes door-to-door: roughly 15 minutes on bus 583 to Märsta, a short transfer, then about 20–25 minutes on the pendeltåg into Stockholm Centralstation.
Is the Arlanda Express worth it?: Only if you want the fastest 18-minute nonstop ride to Stockholm Centralstation; at 340 SEK it costs about 8 times more than the SL bus-plus-pendeltåg combo.
What is the best way from ARN to downtown Stockholm?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: SL bus 583 to Märsta plus the pendeltåg into the city centre — one 43 SEK SL ticket, about 60 minutes to Stockholm Centralstation.
How much is a taxi from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to the city?: A fixed-price airport taxi runs SEK 500–800, and a rogue cab without a pre-agreed fare can charge far more — versus 43 SEK for the SL bus-plus-pendeltåg combo.

Last verified: Jul 2, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.